Dell M1530 user manual Manual abstract

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Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank 10 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . 77 77

Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows VistaTM Operating System Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 78 78 78 78 . . Checking Your Wireless Network Card 6 Contents Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Connecting to a WLAN . 79 81 Mobile Broadband/ Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) . 82 83 83 84 85 85 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card . Dell Wi-Fi CatcherTM Network Locator 11 Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock Passwords . .

87 87 88 88 89 89 . . Fingerprint Reader Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 12 Troubleshooting 91 91 91 95 96 97 97 Dell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics . Dell Support Center Dell Support 3 Dell PC Tune-Up Dell PC CheckUp Contents 7 Dell Network Assistant DellConnect . Drive Problems .

98 98 99 99 100 100 102 107 107 108 108 109 109 109 109 110 110 110 110 111 112 112 113 113 Optical drive problems Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . Error Messages . ExpressCard Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems . External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters . Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start The computer stops responding A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly .

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system A solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems . Other software problems . Memory Problems . Network Problems . Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) Power Problems . 8 Contents Printer Problems 114 115 116 116 116 117 117 117 118 118 119 120 120 120 120 121 Scanner Problems . Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Remote Control Problems . . Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems If the display is blank . If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Drivers What Is a Driver? .

Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows VistaTM Operating System .

Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System Using Windows Vista System Restore Using the Operating System Media 123 124 125 128 . Contents 9 13 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Recommended Tools . 131 131 131 131 132 133 134 135 135 136 136 138 138 139 140 140 140 142 144 144 145 146 147 149 Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive . Removing the Hard Drive . Replacing the Hard Drive . Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers Keyboard . Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Memory . Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini Cards . .

. Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card . Replacing a WWAN Card . 10 Contents Flash Cache Module 149 149 150 Removing the FCM Replacing the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . Removing the Card Replacing the Card . 151 151 152 14 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer . Travel Tips . 153 153 153 154 154 . . Traveling by Air . 15 Getting Help 155 155 156 156 156 157 157 157 157 158 158 160 Obtaining Assistance DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your Order Product Information ..

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